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This qualified expert is a nationally recognized sexuality educator, trauma-informed specialist, and inclusion consultant. She earned her BA in social sciences at Thomas Edison University and her EdD in educational leadership for change at Fielding Graduate University. She is a certified health educator in both Florida and Texas and a certified sexuality educator by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Formerly, this expert served as the first sexual violence prevention and education program manager at the University of Houston as well as the first victim advocate and prevention educator at the US Merchant Marine Academy. She currently is a consultant for a social equity consulting and education organization that she founded.
Port Orange,
Florida
This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, with his work having focused on areas such as wrongful death with psychological pain and suffering, clergy sexual abuse, rape trauma, and traumatic workplace injury. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Virginia Tech before completing an internship in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified health service psychologist, and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Tennessee Psychological Association. He has also published on topics related to clinical psychology and he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Mental Health Association Diamond Special Recognition Award for Administration and Organizational Leadership, the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Distinguished Mentor Award, and the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Chair’s Special Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service. This expert previously served as a psychology specialist for the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, a staff psychologist and the administrative director at Memphis Mental Health Institute, the director of therapy and the program director of the therapeutic community program at the Charter Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and as part of the program administration of adult psychiatric services at the Charter Lakeside Hospital. He also worked as a clinical instructor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at the University of Memphis. He is currently a clinical and forensic psychologist at a private practice, as well as an affiliate professor and the clinical supervisor of the clinical psychology graduate program at a major university in Tennessee.
Clinical Supervisor, A university in TN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Tech
Memphis,
Tennessee
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What Can a Sexual Abuse Expert Witness Opine On?
Clinical Assessment
Evaluate symptoms and history of abuse.
Therapeutic Intervention
Provide counseling and support services.
Safety Planning
Develop strategies for personal safety.
Referrals to Resources
Connect survivors with support organizations.
Trauma-Informed Care
Address emotional needs with sensitivity.
Crisis Intervention
Offer immediate support during emergencies.
FAQs for Sexual Abuse Expert Witnesses
What is a sexual abuse expert witness?
A sexual abuse expert witness is a qualified professional who explains abuse dynamics and impact in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex sexual abuse issues.
In what types of cases can a sexual abuse expert witness provide assistance?
A sexual abuse expert witness assists in civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, child custody disputes, institutional abuse claims, clergy abuse cases, and workplace harassment matters.
How can a sexual abuse expert witness bolster the credibility of a victim’s testimony?
A sexual abuse expert witness bolsters credibility by explaining trauma responses, validating victim behavior patterns, and linking testimony to established psychological and forensic evidence.
What specific training qualifies a sexual abuse expert witness to opine on trauma responses?
A sexual abuse expert witness is qualified by advanced clinical degrees, trauma-focused certifications, and extensive experience assessing and treating sexual abuse survivors’ trauma responses.
How does a sexual abuse expert witness evaluate delayed disclosure in alleged victims?
A sexual abuse expert witness evaluates delayed disclosure by examining trauma responses, victim age, relationship to the abuser, fear, shame, and research on typical reporting patterns.
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